Financial Accountant - - Cape Town City Centre

Key Responsibilities:

Monthly variance analysis of income statement and balance sheet.
Review ledgers to ensure accurate coding of revenue and cost to GL accounts and divisions.
Assist with production of financial and management accounts.
Preparation of monthly VAT Turnover reconciliation and submission of VAT 201.
Verify stock transactions and reconcile stock takes and report variances.
Handle HP finance, maintain fixed asset registers, and oversee depreciation schedules.
Assist with the preparation of supporting documents for relevant SARS audits.
Assist with audit file preparation for both internal and external auditors.
Work closely with the Head of Finance to ensure robust financial controls.

Qualifications and Experience:

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous.
BCom Accounting/Finance degree.
Minimum of 5 years experience in an accounting role, preferably within a small to medium-sized business.
Familiarity with financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
Experience with XERO; Spotlight Reporting would be advantageous.
Proficient in advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, and pivot tables.

Skills and Attributes:

Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated experience or a strong desire to be more commercial in approach, understanding business functions and dynamics to drive financial success.
Operational Excellence: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with various levels of personnel in the company.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Team Player: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Continuous Learner: Desire for continuous improvement and learning new skills.
Professionalism: Ability to deal with people of all levels with confidence and passion.
Self-Motivated: Ability to self-motivate and manage to meet deadlines.

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